Bacalao Guisado Stewed Cod Fish Recipes

BACALAO GUISADO (STEWED COD FISH) RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Soak codfish overnight in cold water overnight. Drain water and add fresh cold water. Boil codfish for 1/2 hour. Pour out water. Fry codfish, onion, garlic, green pepper and tomato sauce in hot oil. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Add parsley or cilantro.

BACALAO GUISADO (STEWED COD FISH)

Steps:

• Soak the bacalao for 24 hours, changing out the water 2-3 times.
• Add the soaked bacalao and yucca (or potato) into a pot filled with cold water. Bring the pot to a boil and cook until the yucca (or potato) is fork tender. Drain the pot, and break the bacalao into large chunks. Cut the yucca into large chunks.
• In a large pot heated to medium heat, add the olive oil and sofrito. Saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the sliced peppers and onions, saute for 4-5 minutes, until they're softened but no browned.
• Add the tomato sauce, oregano, sazon, olives and water.
• Toss in the cooked bacalao and yucca or potato.
• Stir the whole mixture together and let it simmer on low for 10 minutes, to allow the flavors to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• Sprinkle the bacalao guisado with 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, and serve!

BACALAO A LA VIZCAINA (BASQUE STYLE CODFISH STEW)

Steps:

• Soak the salted cod in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water 3 times over the course of 8 hours. Drain and cut the fish into bite-size pieces.
• Layer the half of each ingredient in the following order: potatoes, cod fish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Place the bay leaf on top, then pour half the tomato sauce and half the olive oil. Repeat with the remaining ingredients in the same order. Pour the water and white wine on top. Do not stir.
• Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

BACALAO GUISADO CON BERENJENA (STEWED CODFISH WITH EGGPLANT)

Steps:

• Soak cod overnight in covered container of cold water in fridge changing water 3 times OR boil for 10 minutes to remove excess salt
• Chop all veggies and set aside. Heat large skillet with olive oil. Sautee onions, garlic. Add peppers and eggplant. Add tomatoes. Add tomato paste and sauce. Add cod. Simmer until cod is tender and flaky.
• Use fork to break cod into smaller flakes. Serve with rice or with sweet or green plantains.

BACALAO GUISADO (CODFISH STEW)

Steps:

• In a large pot, add the codfish and cover with 1 gallon of water. Bring it to a boil and cook for 10 minutes to remove the salt. Drain the cod and break it into small flakes with a spoon. Set aside.
• In a large frying pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green peppers, onion, tomatoes, and culantro and cook for 2 minutes. Add the codfish, bay leaves, red bell peppers, tomato paste, and capers. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the boiled potatoes and cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or cooked plantains, if desired.
• Serving suggestion: white rice or cooked plantains.

BACALHAU (PORTUGUESE SALT COD STEW)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven (optional): If you plan to bake the bacalhoada, instead of simmering it on the stove, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Simmer the salt cod in milk and/or water: Put salt cod in a saucepan. Add enough milk, water, or a mixture of milk and water to just cover. Bring mixture to a simmer. Let simmer for a couple minutes. Remove the fish and set aside.
• Parboil the potatoes and slice: Parboil the potatoes for 20 minutes (you can cook them in the water you used to cook the fish if you want). Slice potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
• Cook on the stovetop or bake: Place on stovetop on medium heat, and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Or bake, covered in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until everything is completely cooked through. Serve with sides of rice and salad, or some crusty bread.